From the Principal

Dear students, parents, carers and families,

I hope you are all well and are enjoying Term 3. As you will read in this edition of the newsletter, there have been an abundance of opportunities and experiences on offer for our students both inside and outside the classroom. Reading our newsletter is a great reminder for me of the privilege it is to lead our school community and work with our staff, students and families.

I hope you enjoy reading about our term so far.

The Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0) and Professional Learning.

As mentioned in previous newsletters, the Department of Education has continued to share more elements of the new Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0). As further detail becomes available, I would encourage any interested parents to engage with the information shared here on the Department of Education website.

The VTLM 2.0 is based on the Science of Learning, whereby learning is defined as a change to long-term memory. The teaching practices that are considered of highest impact in relation to the model are commonly used in schools and classrooms. The research base that informs the science of learning provides further insight into which of these teaching practices have the greatest impact in different contexts and stages of learning. This also extends to adapting existing practices and adopting new practices. It is highly valuable for schools to be able to focus on professional learning as new research and evidence become available and expectations of our profession evolve.

I am enjoying working with our staff as we learn together to continually strengthen our practice to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our professional learning.

Building works

Our upgrade works are finally happening! The classroom and Library block closest to Stawell Street, commonly known as LC and C block, has been internally demolished and will be replaced by modernised classrooms, specialist STEM and Media spaces, as well as a new Library and IT support space. The classroom spaces will also be able to serve as two clear year-level hubs.

I would like to thank you all for your patience, particularly as we transitioned our Library and IT spaces as well as making many room changes to accommodate classes.

Modifications have also occurred to our pedestrian entrances, with students predominantly using the gate near the administration building and car park.

Ongoing updates and progress images of our exciting upgrade will be shared via social media over the coming months.

The projected completion date is early Term 3, 2026.

The opening of this building will be a great way for the community to celebrate 50 years of education at Cranbourne Secondary College.

Administration car park

Due to the current building works, there is increased student food traffic around the administration area at the beginning and end of each day. This has highlighted potential dangers when families use the administration car park as a pickup and drop-off zone. 

In reviewing the potential hazards and risks, I would request that parents and families refrain from using the administration car park for this purpose; instead, it is requested that families plan to use the surrounding streets when picking up or dropping off students.

Additionally, this will enable the disabled car parks to remain open for any members of our community requiring this access.

Many thanks for your understanding.

Farewells

Mr. Spence has recently accepted a leadership position at Hampton Park Secondary College. Whilst employed at the College, Mr Spence was supported to complete his teacher training and has since been employed as a teacher and Learning Area Coordinator in Design and Technology. Mr Spence will continue his work with Year 12 students until the end of Unit 4, 2025. On behalf of the school community, I would like to thank Mr Spence for his contributions to our College and wish him all the best as he progresses into a leadership position at Hampton Park Secondary College.

Welcome

Welcome, Mr Jamie Beovich. Mr Beovich joins our Arts and Technology faculty on a part-time basis.

Many thanks,

David Caughey

Principal